Big Bass TournamentGraham-Mebane Lake sponsors a season-long big bass tournament, the 2019 dates are March 1 – October 13. There is a monthly winner for the heaviest largemouth bass caught and weighed. Each monthly winner receives an annual permit for the upcoming year and qualifies for the Fish-Off on October 19th. 2019. The top three finishers in the Fish-Off receive cash prizes.

Entrance fee: $25.00/year

2018 Big Bass Tournament

Month

Winning Weight

March

8.16 lbs.

April

8.03 lbs.

May

7.74 lbs

June

6.96 lbs

July

7.22 lbs

August

6.31 lbs

September

6.93 lbs.

October

2018 Big Bass Tournament Fish-OFF

1st Place – Kurt Krone – 6.39 lbs.

2nd Place – Tom Williams – 4.16 lbs.

3rd Place – Bobby Rich – 3.87 lbs.

Catfish TournamentsThe Lake sponsors three bank-fishing catfish tournaments each summer. Each tournament runs from 8:00 pm to midnight. Cash prizes are awarded for the three heaviest catfish caught and weighed in during the tournament. Call 919.563.6544 for more information.

NC Wildlife Tackle Loaner ProgramGraham-Mebane Lake participates in the NC Wildlife Tackle Loaner Program. The program is designed to introduce kids to fishing by allowing them to sign out fishing rods to use free of charge. Parental guidance is required. Please ask Lake Staff for more information.

Community Fishing ProgramThe Graham Recreation and Parks Department has joined with the NC Wildlife Resource Commission’s Community Fishing Program to install a handicap-accessible fishing pier and solar-powered fish feeders to make fishing more enjoyable for all anglers. A second pier was installed to reduce crowding and allow bank anglers to fish areas that were previously out of reach. This makes our Bank Fishing Area ideal for families seeking enjoyable and economical fishing trips.